The Backlog of Court Cases Reaches Record High with Over 414,000 Pending The number of cases awaiting trial in Crown Court reached 63,408 by the end of June. The backlog is a result of the coronavirus pandemic and a prolonged barristers’ strike. By David Barrett Published: 22:01 BST, 10 August 2023 | Updated: 22:23 BST, …
Embracing Sexual Liberation at 56: Halle Berry Shares Her Journey Halle Berry, the iconic actress and age-defying beauty, recently penned an essay for Women’s Health, discussing her experience with sexuality and self-acceptance as she navigates the changes of menopause at 56. In her candid and empowering piece, Halle challenges societal stereotypes and encourages women to …
The upcoming Premier League season is almost here, and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are frantically adjusting their squads before the Friday deadline. Creating the perfect Gameweek 1 team is crucial, but preseason is also an opportune time to strategize for the entire FPL season. With disruptions like the Covid-19 pandemic and winter World Cup …
This week was meant to be an opportunity for James Cleverly, the Foreign Secretary, to engage with China’s communist leaders in Beijing. However, Cleverly had to postpone his trip as the person he planned to engage with, foreign minister Qin Gang, has gone missing. This strange situation highlights the difficulties of dealing with a system …
Paxlovid, Pfizer’s anti-viral medication for the treatment of COVID-19, is showcased in this illustration. (October 7, 2022) Image credit: Wolfgang Rattay | Reuters The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on Monday the commencement of mid-stage clinical trials to assess the efficacy of four potential treatments, including Pfizer’s antiviral Covid-19 pill, Paxlovid, in addressing the …
Republican Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has submitted an official criminal referral to the Department of Justice regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci. Paul alleges that Fauci, the nation’s former top doctor, committed perjury during his testimony about the origins of the coronavirus and its potential connection to a Chinese lab. Perjury is a federal offense carrying …
Newly discovered antibodies have the potential to combat all strains of Covid, including the recently emerged Omicron variant. These antibodies were found in the blood of patients who had previously survived the SARS virus in 2002 and received a Covid vaccination in recent years. The most powerful antibody, E7, was able to neutralize the Omicron …
During the Covid-19 pandemic, approximately 48% of parents reported that their children’s social and emotional skills declined, according to a significant study conducted by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). The research revealed that children between the ages of four and seven were significantly more affected (52%) compared to 12- to 15-year-olds (42%). Moreover, adults …
North Korea is extending an invitation to foreign golfers to participate in a golf tournament in Pyongyang, with the hope of fostering camaraderie between international and North Korean players. This unexpected move comes as North Korea gradually opens up following the attendance of Chinese and Russian officials at a recent military parade. While North Korea …
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise for a second consecutive week, with a significant increase of over 12%. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional 9,056 individuals were hospitalized with the virus last week, marking a 12.5% surge. This upward trend in hospitalizations began a few weeks ago. In the previous …